13th Avenue Multimodal Corridor Design (Yosemite to Chambers)

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13th Avenue Multimodal Corridor Design (Yosemite Street to Chambers Road)

Building on the multimodal mobility study completed in 2023, the city of Aurora is embarking on the next phase of this important project to improve transportation safety, access and reliability for all travel modes on East 13th Avenue. Extensive input from residents, business owners and schools informed the 2023 study, which identified several deficiencies on the corridor, such as narrow sidewalks, a lack of bicycle facilities, inconsistent lighting, and speeding. These factors reduce access, safety, comfort, and reliability for all travel modes, including motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

The 2023 study included development of a conceptual design that was shared with the public. The concept includes wider sidewalks, a shared use path, improved crosswalks and lighting, and other traffic calming elements to reduce rates of speeding on the corridor.

This project will advance the conceptual design to the next level of detail and move it closer to future construction. This design phase will translate the initial concept into detailed engineering plans. Preliminary (60%) design plans will be prepared for the full length of the project corridor. To make the most of available funding, a one-mile-long section will be advanced to final (100%) design. Once additional engineering review is complete and after evaluating public input, the city will select the “priority mile” section this fall.

A Denver Regional Council of Governments Transportation Improvement Program grant is funding this project, with matching funds from the city’s Public Works Department. Construction funding has not yet been identified and timing of construction is currently unknown.

Project Corridor

The project corridor extends along four blocks of East 12th Avenue, from Yosemite Street to Boston Street, and East 13th Avenue, from Boston Street to the High Line Canal Trail (just east of Chambers Road). This corridor functions as a critical east-west connection and provides access to neighborhoods, businesses, services, parks and multiple schools. It also provides connections to three regional off-street trails (including the Highline Canal Trail) and transit services, including RTD’s 13th Avenue Light Rail Station.

13th Avenue Multimodal Corridor design project limits

Public Engagement

Join the project update list to be informed about opportunities to review the design plans, share your thoughts, and ask questions.

Public input played an important role in shaping the improvements recommended in the concept design during the study phase. Public outreach and community engagement efforts will continue during this design phase and help inform the 60% and 100% plans. Engagement activities will include:

• Summer 2026: In-person and online open houses to provide a project overview and present the 60% preliminary design, and to gather community feedback
• Late Summer/Fall 2026: Focus group meetings with emergency service providers, property owners and tenants adjacent to the priority mile. The project team will collect input to maximize benefits and minimize impacts of the final design and future construction.